Long Beach institutes hefty fines for e-bike use on boardwalk
If you ride an e-bike or e-scooter in the Long Island city of Long Beach, don't take it on the boardwalk or you could face a hefty fine.
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If you ride an e-bike or e-scooter in the Long Island city of Long Beach, don't take it on the boardwalk or you could face a hefty fine.
The collision in the bike lane of the Queensboro Bridge that left two people dead Thursday is shedding light on a lack of enforcement for e-bikes and scooters, and in particular illegal ones that exceed the speed limit.
New York City will no longer criminally enforce minor traffic offenses for cyclists and e-bike riders, the Mamdani administration announced Wednesday.
Students who violate the Hicksville schools' new e-bike policy face possible disciplinary action. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
Hicksville is New York's first school district to ban e-bikes after alarming statistics revealed at least 12 people, mostly young Long Islanders, died on them in the past three years.
New Jersey is enacting some of the nation's toughest regulations on e-bikes.
Lawmakers in Suffolk County want to stiffen the consequences for parents of children and teenagers who illegally ride e-bikes.
On Long Island this month, there have been at least two serious crashes involving teenagers illegally riding e-bikes. One victim died. As CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan explains, now lawmakers want to stiffen the consequences for parents to better protect children.
A 13-year-old boy was thrown from his e-bike after striking and killing a deer in East Islip, Long Island.
Jayden Flores was riding his e-bike to Mepham High School in North Bellmore when he collided with an SUV, police said.
You no longer have to be behind the wheel to get a speeding ticket in New York City. CBS News New York's Doug Williams reports.
New York City's new 15 mph speed limit applies to all e-bikes, e-scooters and pedal-assist commercial bicycles, according to City Hall.
Theresa Valenti, 60, was fatally struck Monday, moments after she stepped off a city bus at the Flushing Avenue stop near North Elliot Place in Fort Greene, police said.
Theresa Valenti, 60, was fatally struck Monday, moments after she stepped off a city bus at the Flushing Avenue stop near North Elliot Place in Fort Greene, police said. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
Family and friends came together in the wake of tragedy to remember a young life taken far too soon.
The community has been heartbroken since Maria Niotis and Isabella Salas were killed, allegedly by a 17-year-old who fled the scene.
The driver was eventually taken into custody, and, as CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports, he may have known his victims.
Police sources say the black SUV that hit them did not stop, but the driver has since been taken into custody. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway has the latest on the investigation.
The two victims are hospitalized in critical condition. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram has the latest on the police investigation.
New York City's 15 mph speed limit for e-bikes and scooters will take effect in October, Mayor Eric Adams announced Wednesday.
It comes in response to law enforcement saying e-bikes are causing havoc in communities all over the state.
Florham Park has new rules in place that could lead to hefty fines if violated. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
A 90-year-old man was fatally struck by a moped in Homecrest, Brooklyn, the NYPD said Wednesday.
New York City is establishing a new department with the goal of improving street safety and holding delivery app companies accountable for e-bikes and scooters.
A new city department is being created with the goal of improving street safety and holding delivery app companies accountable for e-bikes and scooters.
The red-hot Knicks are going home, two wins away from an NBA championship that the capital of the world has been waiting to see for generations.
Willson Conteras homered and drove in three runs on Friday night to lead the Red Sox to a 5-3 victory over the Yankees.
Harlem's historic Cotton Club recently announced it was up for sale. The news comes as jazz clubs across the borough disappear.
Federal funding cuts could force some New Yorkers who rely on housing assistance out of their homes.
As President Trump prepares to watch the New York Knicks take on the San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden, officials are planning for a heightened security posture, sources said.
The red-hot Knicks are going home, two wins away from an NBA championship that the capital of the world has been waiting to see for generations.
Harlem's historic Cotton Club recently announced it was up for sale. The news comes as jazz clubs across the borough disappear.
Federal funding cuts could force some New Yorkers who rely on housing assistance out of their homes.
FDNY Commissioner Lillian Bonsignore spent decades in the department saving lives. Now, she's making history as the FDNY's first openly gay commissioner.
As summer heats up, Commissioner Jessica Tisch says New York City is on pace for an all-time low number of shootings and murders.
It's unseasonably warm in New York City on Wednesday as humidity adds to the summer-like weather. There's also a slight chance for showers in parts of the Tri-State Area.
It's back to feeling like spring, and even summer on some days, as warm weather and sunshine return to the New York area.
A final round of showers is moving through the New York area in the morning before the rest of the week turns much drier and warmer.
The New York area is off to a soggy start to the unofficial kickoff of summer with rainy weather this Memorial Day Weekend.
It's a gloomy day with rain lingering across the Tri-State Area as Memorial Day weekend shapes up to be unsettled.
A New Jersey nonprofit called The Valerie Fund is celebrating 50 years of providing comprehensive care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
A child died and five people, including a firefighter and police officer, were hurt after flames broke out at a home in Perth Amboy, New Jersey.
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka said Thursday he is scaling back police at Delaney Hall. The announcement followed the arrests of two protesters on Wednesday night.
The National Transportation Safety Board released its preliminary report on a United Airlines plane that struck a light pole on the New Jersey Turnpike in May.
Surveillance video shows a gang of Pokémon card thieves smashing the display cases at Big Pack Hobby Shop in Rochelle Park.
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, who is from Long Island, returned to his home turf Friday to spread the word on what is right with the agency.
A Long Island jury found Steven Schwally guilty of 2nd degree murder for ramming his car into a Deer Park nail salon while drunk.
John Gotti's grandson Carmine Gotti Agnello was arrested Wednesday for allegedly assaulting a woman, Nassau County Police said.
If you ride an e-bike or e-scooter in the Long Island city of Long Beach, don't take it on the boardwalk or you could face a hefty fine.
With Game 1 of the NBA Finals set for Wednesday night in San Antonio, New York City has three official Knicks watch parties -- inside and outside Madison Square Garden and in Central Park.
As President Trump prepares to watch the New York Knicks take on the San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden, officials are planning for a heightened security posture, sources said.
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, who is from Long Island, returned to his home turf Friday to spread the word on what is right with the agency.
In a CBS News interview, White House border czar Tom Homan defended conditions at the Delaney Hall ICE detention center, amid intense protests over the New Jersey facility. "
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka said Thursday he is scaling back police at Delaney Hall. The announcement followed the arrests of two protesters on Wednesday night.
President Trump, a native New Yorker and self-described Knicks fan, said he was invited to attend a Knicks playoff game by the team's owner James Dolan, who has donated to his political campaigns.
A New Jersey nonprofit called The Valerie Fund is celebrating 50 years of providing comprehensive care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is urging people to donate blood ahead of the summer months.
There's no vaccine for the Bourbon virus, nor medicine to treat it, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Marie Francillion was diagnosed with lung cancer after she was feeling heartburn and shoulder pain. She said she's able to remain hopeful and spend more time with her family because of a different type of treatment.
New York City's Department of Health is evaluating an East Village apartment complex after two residents were diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease over the course of a year.
Madonna performed a surprise concert in Times Square weeks before the release of her "Confessions II" album.
Knicks superfan Spike Lee stopped by CBS Mornings to give his thoughts as the Knicks get set to play in the NBA Finals, and he offered his prediction, too.
Peabo Bryson, a two-time Grammy-winning singer and songwriter known for Disney movie hits "Beauty and the Beast" and "A Whole New World," has died at age 75.
Not many people know Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe's splash to stardom began at a Long Island beach.
Federal prosecutors have indicted ex-Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier on additional charges related to a sports gambling sting.
The red-hot Knicks are going home, two wins away from an NBA championship that the capital of the world has been waiting to see for generations.
Willson Conteras homered and drove in three runs on Friday night to lead the Red Sox to a 5-3 victory over the Yankees.
As President Trump prepares to watch the New York Knicks take on the San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden, officials are planning for a heightened security posture, sources said.
Socceria in Greenpoint brings together World Cup fans to enjoy Mexican food from acclaimed restaurant owners, chefs and investors.
Excitement and anticipation are building as the Knicks go for a 2-0 series lead over the Spurs Friday night.
Harlem's historic Cotton Club recently announced it was up for sale. The news comes as jazz clubs across the borough disappear.
Jasir Gipson was shot by a stray bullet at 5 years old while walking with his mother. More than a decade later, he's graduating from high school with nothing but a smile.
Garbage piling up near freight train tracks is frustrating many Maspeth residents.
Residents and elected officials are urging the MTA to reopen the Long Island Rail Road's former Elmhurst station, arguing that the neighborhood has outgrown its current transit options.
Before there was a Brooklyn, there was a flagpole, and since the earliest days of our country, it stood as a symbol of freedom and self-determination.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
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The Knicks took a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals after beating the Spurs in Game 2 on Friday night. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin, Andrew Ramos, Steve Overmyer and Otis Livingston report.
The New York Senate has passed a bill that requires the MTA to keep two operators on each subway train.
Knicks fans packed watch parties outside Madison Square Garden and in Central Park on Friday night for Game 2 of the NBA Finals. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin and Andrew Ramos report.
Carrie Coon made a big splash in "The White Lotus" and "The Gilded Age," and now she's leading the cast of "Bug" on Broadway. CBS News New York's Kristine Johnson reports.
